IdiomNature
English
Englishstick-in-the-mud
Meaning: Someone who is seen as never wanting to take part in fun activities.
Example: “Come to the concert with us; don't be such a stick-in-the-mud.”
Origin: The expression stick-in-the-mud is derogatory. It is usually said to taunt someone who is less daring, less spontaneous, or more conservative than others. It suggests the slow or sluggish movement of something stuck in mud.
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